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  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2021/134

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    162,581
    OEM ref
    SRPC2122
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2021/133

    THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    106,665
    OEM ref
    SRPC2123
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2021/132

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    10,410
    OEM ref
    SRPC2124
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD M/GLE/GL/GLS-CLASSRef R/2021/132

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    10,410
    OEM ref
    SRPC2124
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 05 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2021/131

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

    Vehicles affected
    81,267
    OEM ref
    SRPC2125
    Build start
    04 Jan 2016
    Build end
    29 Jan 2021
  • 30 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLSRef R/2021/082

    THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED

    Defect

    The communication module may be deactivated

    Remedy

    Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    SRPC2103
    Build start
    03 May 2016
    Build end
    02 Jul 2020
  • 24 Mar 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLSRef R/2021/075

    THE DASHBOARD MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The dashboard might not meet specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the dashboard on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRPC2101
    Build start
    24 Jan 2019
    Build end
    12 Nov 2019
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLSRef R/2020/334

    THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHIELD MAY NOT PERMANENTLY WITHSTAND THE ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT ARE INDUCED UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING PROFILES

    Defect

    The shield for the high-voltage wiring harness may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles

    Remedy

    Replace the high-voltage wiring harness on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 30 Nov 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/325

    THE MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE PUSHED UNDER THE SEAT CUSHION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILST BUCKLING UP

    Defect

    The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances while buckling up

    Remedy

    Adjust the positioning of the double buckle on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,595
    OEM ref
    SRPC2040
    Build start
    18 Oct 2018
    Build end
    24 Jul 2020
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD ML/GLERef R/2020/243

    ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    994
    OEM ref
    SRPC2027
    Build start
    08 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 06 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2020/243

    ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

    Vehicles affected
    994
    OEM ref
    SRPC2027
    Build start
    08 Nov 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 03 Sept 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD ML/GLERef R/2020/231

    SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,230
    OEM ref
    SRPC2020
    Build start
    24 Feb 2012
    Build end
    06 Jun 2017
  • 26 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/178

    THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF THE WELDS ON THE REAR CROSSMEMBER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the rear crossmember

    Vehicles affected
    77
    OEM ref
    SRPC2012
    Build start
    21 Sept 2019
    Build end
    23 Oct 2019
  • 21 Jul 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/139

    THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY NOT BE ROUTED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The wiring harness under the right seat of the second seat row might not be routed according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the routing of the wiring harness correct it if necessary and repair any potentially existing damages on the wiring harness.

    Vehicles affected
    116
    OEM ref
    SRPC2014
    Build start
    15 Jan 2019
    Build end
    13 Dec 2019
  • 09 Jul 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/427

    THE THIRD ROW SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The third row seat head restraints may not meet specification on affected vehicles.

    Remedy

    Replace the head restraints on affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2003
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    30 Nov 2018
  • 05 Feb 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/029

    THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The passenger airbag might not meet specifications

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1918
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Dec 2018
  • 10 Jan 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/341

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS TRIM BAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification.

    Remedy

    Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,665
    OEM ref
    SRPC1953
    Build start
    18 Oct 2018
    Build end
    27 Sept 2019
  • 18 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/307

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    12,315
    OEM ref
    SRPC1935
    Build start
    01 Aug 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Feb 2013
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    30 Jun 2019
  • 11 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/277

    THE WELDING BETWEEN FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The welding between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the fuel tank on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRPC1924
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    30 Jun 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 04 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/268

    THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED

    Defect

    The air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Check the air conditioning drain hoses and correct their installation if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,557
    OEM ref
    SRPC1925
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019

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